Who regulates campaign financing?

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is the independent regulatory agency charged with administering and enforcing the federal campaign finance law. The FEC has jurisdiction over the financing of campaigns for the U.S. House, Senate, Presidency and the Vice Presidency.

Should campaign communications be required to disclose who paid for them?

Communications paid for by an individual, a group, a political committee, a corporation, or a labor organization, but not authorized by a candidate or a candidate’s campaign, must contain a disclaimer notice identifying who paid for the communication and indicating whether any candidate or candidate’s committee …

Do you have to report campaign contributions?

Both recipients and donors of contributions of $1,000 or more, and those making independent expenditures of $1,000 or more, are required to report these activities electronically or online within 24 hours, if those activities occur within 90 days of the election.

What did the Tillman Act of 1907 do?

The Tillman Act of 1907 (34 Stat. 864) was the first campaign finance law in the United States. The Act prohibited monetary contributions to federal candidates by corporations and nationally chartered (interstate) banks.

Where can I find campaign finance disclosure forms?

SOS – Campaign Finance Disclosure Secretary of State – Campaign finance disclosure, including how to search campaign finance filings online. Find campaign finance filing dates and deadlines; campaign finance requirements and forms. Also find the Campaign Finance Act and Administrative Rules and a link to MERTS.

When did campaign finance reports have to be filed?

View Reports : Campaign Finance reports filed by Candidates and Political Action Committees since the October 1998 election cycle, Registration and Expenditure reports filed by Lobbyists since 1999, and Financial Disclosure reports filed since 1999 may be viewed here.

What are the new laws for campaign finance?

Campaign Finance Laws Chapter 139 and 286 of the Laws of 2016 extensively amend Article 14 of the Election Law. The Board is presently undertaking an analysis of these Laws.

How to find out about campaign finance in California?

Simply start by selecting either Campaign Finance Activity, Lobbying Activity, or Cal-Access Resources and we will guide you to the information.